North Texas Municipal Clerks Association

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WHO WE ARE:

The North Texas Municipal Clerks Association (NTMCA) is comprised of more than 100 dedicated professionals who work for a Municipality in North Texas

NTMCA is a Chapter of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc.(TMCA). We provide an excellent networking opportunity for both the novice and experienced Municipal Clerk.

Our organization is not limited to Municipal Clerks. Our membership includes professionals that work with records management, human resources, Municipal Court, legislative issues, building operations and the City Manager's Office.

WHAT WE DO:

The responsibilities of the Municipal Clerk's office varies for each municipality. The duties are established by state law for General Law cities and by city charter for Home-Rule Municipalities. In addition to assigned duties, a City Clerk must stay abreast of new legislation to ensure compliance for their municipality related to elections, record retention, Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act.

A sample of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conducting Elections

Preparing and maintaining the official record of Ordinances, Resolutions and Minutes adopted by the Council.

Designated Records Manager

Ensure compliance with Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act

Maintain approved legislation for their municipality

Custodian of the Seal of the City

Handle appointments to City Boards, Commissions and Committees

Handles inquiries and research requests from citizens and other municipal departments

Provides staff support to Mayor & Council

Manages the City Code

MISSION STATEMENT:

To promote professionalism, education, integrity, ethics, teaming, and empowerment to the members.

To be role models to other Chapters across the State.

To contribute to the success of individual Clerks and the cities/towns they represent.﻿

PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR - 4/18

The NTMCA Annual Professional Seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th(9am – 4pm) at the Denton County Southwest Courthouse in Flower Mound (Register Now). The topic is Avoiding Legal Pitfalls. Nine attorneys from the law firm of Taylor, Olson, Adkins, Sralla & Elam LLP will help attendees gain a better understanding of the complex legal issues specifically as it relates to the functions of the municipal clerk’s office. IIMC will be granting 1.5 credits toward the CMC certification and 1.5 advanced education credits for the program.﻿